Let's admit it: Most of us secretly scoff at the guys dressed like Tour de France contestants zipping down the boulevard in second-skin unitards embellished with pseudo sponsorships and technical fabrics meant to inspire world record speeds as they cruise into the coffee shop.

It's overkill. It's laughable. It's fantasy. And it's often uncomfortable to watch (can't you pack a pair of real shorts, buddy?). But is the wardrobe choice really superfluous?

Not really.

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